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The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.

Best Project Management Time Tracking Tools to Set and Accomplish Your Goals

Nowadays, project management can be challenging, especially when you are working with a team that is spread out geographically. It’s crucial to keep track of various aspects, such as the team’s progress, deadlines, and work hours, to ensure that everything runs smoothly. In recent years, the usage of project management time-tracking tools has gained popularity, and for a good reason.

Bridging distances: Effective communication strategies for remote teams

What’s the first thing that pops into your mind about remote work? Pajamas all day? Flexible hours? How about communication? Yeah, we thought so! As cool as the ‘work from home’ life sounds (and it is!), it’s not without its unique challenges – and communication is right up there at the top of the list. Don’t get us wrong, we’re all about that remote work life here at Time Doctor. But we also know that communication can make or break a remote team.

Metrics that matter - with Marcel Petitpas

In today’s fast-paced and complex business landscape, agencies face numerous challenges when it comes to measuring and improving their profitability. The traditional approach of relying solely on financial data to gauge performance is no longer sufficient. As the industry has evolved over the past few decades, the pressure on margins has increased, service businesses have become more intricate, and smaller firms now operate with complex business models.

Kanban Board Examples & Project Management Templates

Many have seen the word. Far fewer could tell you what it really means (or how to pronounce it… hint: “con-bon”). Something to do with manufacturing? A tool for software developers? A style of project management? Try all of the above. Kanban is one of the most effective tools available for managing project-based work. Interested in Kanban but not sure where to begin? Let’s explore some real Kanban board examples and templates.

11 call center interview questions & why you should ask them

Whether you need to scale a call center team or reduce agent turnover, you want to onboard the best employees for the role. Asking the right call center interview questions is crucial for screening unqualified candidates and building capable teams. So, what questions should you ask, and what answers should you look for?

Increasing the Social-Emotional Intelligence of your Workforce

In our fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, social-emotional intelligence (SEI) has become a crucial skill for employees to possess. SEI is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It’s essential for building strong relationships, improving communication, and creating a positive work culture.

Moving from Basecamp 2 to Basecamp 4 | Basecamp Office Hours

In this Basecamp Office Hours session (recorded live on July 13, 2023), Ashley and Kimberly from 37signals he Basecamp Customer Success team are joined by Basecamp People Operations team – Head of People Andrea LaRowe, and Recruiter Bethany Weidmeier. During this one-hour session, the team shows how Basecamp can be set up for company Human Resource functions, recruiting, and onboarding new employees. The Basecamp team also answer customer questions live during the webinar.

10 of the best marketing agency websites in 2023

When it comes to designing your marketing agency’s website, it's important to put your best foot forward. Showcasing top-notch work helps potential clients see just what your agency is capable of — and what they might expect if they choose to work with you. Agencies that do a great job marketing themselves build instant trust and credibility. It's where you can show off your best work and tell your brand's story, and it's also where first impressions are made.

What's New in Asana | July 2023

Welcome to the July edition of What’s New in Asana. First, standardize processes at scale with workflow bundles. Apply any combination of rules, fields, sections, and task templates across multiple projects at once. Next, variables in rules drive more context and clarity by connecting information from different projects. Reference variables, such as task assignee, task creator, due date, and custom fields in a task’s name, description, or comments.

Design Thinking for Effective Project Management (for PMs)

Design thinking is a powerful approach to problem-solving that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a human-centered methodology that focuses on understanding the needs and wants of end-users and using that information to create innovative solutions. While traditionally associated with product design, design thinking can also be applied to project management.